Consumer health by Harold J Cornacchia(
Book
)17
editions published
between
1980
and
2013
in
English
and held by
830 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Consumer health refers to the potential or actual impact upon the consumer, individually or collectively, of any substances,
devices, services, or systems that are offered for the supposed purpose of protecting, preserving, or restoring physical or
mental health. This book is an effort to help the consumer to choose intelligently in spending for health items and health
assistance. The text is divided into twelve chapters, dealing with (1) the caveat emptor-caveat vendor issue; (2) the psycho-social
factors in consumer health; (3) healing philosophies other than orthodox medicine; (4) general medical care; (5) hospitals,
nursing homes, and free clinics; (6) health insurance; (7) arthritis, cancer, cosmetics and skin products; (8) over-the-counter
and prescription drug products; (9) devices used in medical treatment; (10) food faddism and weight control; (11) health care
economics; and (12) consumer protection laws, agencies, and organizations. (Mb)

The vitamin pushers : how the "health food" industry is selling America a bill of goods by Stephen Barrett(
Book
)2
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
676 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Have Americans been conned by the health-food industry into taking vitamins they don't need? Two distinguished physicians
say yes! Drs. Stephen Barrett and Victor Herbert present a detailed and comprehensive picture of the multibillion-dollar health-food
industry, which, they charge, has amassed its huge fortunes mostly by preying on the fears of uninformed consumers. Based
on twenty years of research, The Vitamin Pushers addresses every aspect of this lucrative business and exposes its widespread
misinformation campaign. The authors reveal how many health-food companies make false claims about products or services, promote
unscientific nutrition practices through the media, show little or no regard for the rules of scientific testing and evidence,
and often skirt the law in their schemes for making quick profits while eluding government watchdog agencies. Drs. Barrett
and Herbert counter the phony assertions of health-food hucksters with reliable, scientifically based nutrition information,
and they suggest how the consumer can avoid "getting quacked." They also include five useful appendices on balancing your
diet, evaluating claims made for more than sixty supplements and food products, and much more. The Vitamin Pushers is a much-needed
expose of a nationwide scam, which will definitely save you money and might even save your life

The Health robbers : a close look at quackery in America by Stephen Barrett(
Book
)4
editions published
in
1993
in
English
and held by
649 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
While medical science has never had more to offer, many people are turning to "alternatives" such as chiropractic, homeopathy,
"organic" foods, vitamin supplements, herbs, chelation therapy, and occult "healers." Millions of Americans who are unenlightened,
seriously ill, or desperate have fallen into the clutches of TV promoters, nutrition hustlers, or other con artists whose
offerings are ineffective or dangerous - and sometimes lethal. But quackery is not confined to individuals who fit the popular
image of a quack. Significant numbers of well-trained physicians have strayed from science into "fad diagnoses" and unproven
treatments that lack a rational basis. The Health Robbers, featuring more than twenty highly respected authorities, explains
the dangers of quack medicine, "alternative" cancer remedies, health fads, and "miracle diets." It argues for stronger laws
and more vigorous policing of the marketplace. And it answers such questions as: "Are 'organic' foods worth their extra cost?"
"Can acupuncture cure anything?" "Will vitamin B[subscript 12] shots pep me up?" "Can diet cure arthritis?" "Will spinal adjustments
help my health?" "Will amino acids 'pump up' my muscles?" "Where can reliable information be obtained?" and "What's the best
way to get good medical care?" Even if the answers to some of these questions seem obvious, the details in this volume, written
in an informative, highly readable, and easy-to-understand style, will astound you. Quackery often leads to harm because it
turns ill people away from legitimate and trusted therapeutic procedures. However, its heaviest toll is in financial loss
not only to those who pay directly, but to everyone who pays for bogus treatments through taxes, insurance premiums, and other
ways that are less obvious. Chapter titles include: "The Food Fear Epidemic" ("Beware of chemical con men"), "The Overselling
of Herbs" ("More hype than help"), "Quackery and the Media" ("Should we believe what we see and hear?"), "The Holistic Hodgepodge,"
"Dubious Dental Care," and "How Quackery Sells."

Chemical sensitivity : the truth about environmental illness by Stephen Barrett(
Book
)5
editions published
in
1998
in
English
and held by
481 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents evidence to support the author's claim that conditions for which diet and/or chemical exposure are blamed often do
not exist, discussing Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, mercury-amalgam toxicity, and other disorders, and considering the political,
legal, and financial implications of such syndromes

"Alternative" healthcare : a comprehensive guide : natural medicine, "hands-on" healing, spiritualism, occultism, and much
more by Jack Raso(
Book
)2
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
347 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"This important book addresses the vast array of treatments and philosophies that postulate supernatural phenomena as the
key to health and disease. Jack Raso combines his own personal experience with "alternative" healthcare, in-depth research
on the wide variety of methodologies, and an educational background in health science and nutrition to simplify the often
confusing field of "alternative" healing techniques. Raso begins with an account of his own personal odyssey from believer
to skeptic, demonstrating how easily a person raised in a devoutly religious tradition accepts supernatural explanations and
mystical approaches to physical ailments." "Raso examines the philosophic underpinnings of "alternative" medicine as well
as such techniques as hands-on healing, Qigong, and faith healing. He shows that, whatever the specific philosophy, the common
denominator is a rejection of the scientific approach of modern medicine in favor of a belief in paranormal forces that influence
the well-being of mind and body. The final section is a firsthand account of Raso's many revealing visits to various "alternative"
medical practitioners. The book concludes with an encyclopedic glossary of "alternative" healthcare terminology that explains
to the uninitiated the formidable jargon so often used by proponents of "alternative" treatments."--Jacket

Chiropractic : the victim's perspective by George Magner(
Book
)5
editions published
in
1995
in
English
and held by
319 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A critical examination of chiropractic, beginning with a brief history of the therapy, analyzing the claims and benefits of
the practice, and telling of the author's negative experiences with chiropractic treatments

The smoke-free workplace by William L Weis(
Book
)3
editions published
in
1985
in
English
and held by
315 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide

Inside chiropractic : a patient's guide by Samuel Homola(
Book
)3
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
275 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Homola, "takes a frank and objective look at chiropractic."

Mystical diets : paranormal, spiritual, and occult nutrition practices by Jack Raso(
Book
)2
editions published
in
1992
in
English
and held by
216 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The staggering growth in the numbers of people who believe in New Age spiritualities and paranormal phenomena - combined with
America's pervasive mania for diets, food fads, and exotic cure-alls - draws millions each year to answer the siren song of
unorthodox nutrition practices. Usually based on supernatural underpinnings or the pronouncements of charismatic gurus, these
diet regimes often fly in the face of well-grounded, scientific dietetics. In writing Mystical Diets, author Jack Raso, trained
in scientific reasoning and a registered dietitian, offers an accessible yet authoritative tool to assist laypersons and health
professionals in making sound decisions regarding the appropriateness (or inappropriateness) of a number of fringe nutritional
programs. With Mr. Raso's help, these decisions can now be based not only on standards of scientific validity but the likelihood
of subjective benefits as well. Mystical Diets details the history, philosophy, and manifestations of macrobiotics, Natural
Hygiene, the Edgar Cayce tradition, Ayurvedic medicine, Anthroposophical medicine, the Gerson Therapy, the Matol movement,
and much more. Through the generous use of quotations, proponents of the various alternative-nutrition systems, past and present,
are allowed to speak for themselves. And the author's thorough discussion of the most up-to-date research into health and
diet helps readers make up their own minds about foods, herbs, vitamins, minerals, and the claims made by proponents of alternative
dietetics

Your guide to good nutrition by Fredrick J Stare(
Book
)1
edition published
in
1991
in
English
and held by
206 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide

Health schemes, scams, and frauds by Stephen Barrett(
Book
)4
editions published
between
1990
and
1991
in
English
and held by
172 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide

Last hope clinic(
Visual
)4
editions published
between
2005
and
2006
in
English
and held by
78 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Stem cell transplants offer the prospect of positive treatments for gentetic disorders such as muscular dystrophy and multiple
schlerosis. But there is strong opposition in the western world and little funding worldwide as these cells are harvested
from fertilised embryos and aborted foetuses. Research into the effectiveness and side effects of stem cells is only just
beginning. This program follows Stefano Tricarico, a 20 year old Italian with terminal muscular dystrophy as he ventures to
the Ukraine where stem cell treatment is being pioneered by Professor Alexander Smikodub. There he will receive foetal stem
cell injections costing him $25,000

Quackwatch : your guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisions by Stephen Barrett(
)
in
English
and held by
0 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Presents a guide to avoiding health fraud and quackery. Describes ploys that may fool consumers and ways to spot quackery.
Includes victim and nonvictim case reports, legislative information, and common misconceptions. Contains questionable products,
services, theories, and advertisements including lists of books and individual doctors to avoid. Links to consumer protection
resources and related groups. Contains a site search engine and information on joining the health fraud discussion list. Provides
access to German, French, Spanish and Portuguese versions of the site. Lists related consumer protection books, magazines,
newsletters, and journals